🔺Asian markets fell; oil crossed $95

◾As tensions between the United States and the Islamic Republic intensify, the price of oil has crossed $95, and Asian stock markets have fallen.

◾Brent crude oil futures, entering their second day of gains, rose by 1.3% and reached $95.91 per barrel. The price of U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures also rose by 44 cents to above $90.

◾The MSCI index of stocks in Asia and Oceania outside Japan fell by 1.5%. South Korea’s KOSPI index dropped by more than 3%, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell by 2.6%.